Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Kimbell Royalty Partners reported record revenues for oil, natural gas, and NGL totaling $90 million for Q1 2025, marking a new record for the company [10] - Consolidated adjusted EBITDA reached $75.5 million, also a new record, reflecting strong operational performance [10] - The company declared a cash distribution of $0.47 per common unit, an increase of 17.5% from Q4 2024, with approximately 70% of this distribution expected to be considered a return of capital [7][11] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company achieved a first quarter run rate production of 25,841 BOE per day, including contributions from acquired production [10] - General and administrative expenses for Q1 were $9.6 million, with cash G&A expenses at $2.52 per BOE [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Kimbell Royalty Partners maintained a market share of approximately 16% of all rigs drilling in the Lower 48 states, with 90 rigs actively drilling on its acreage [6][10] - The company noted strong permitting activity, including the permitting of 17 additional wells in Martin County, Texas, demonstrating the strength of its diversified asset portfolio [6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to continue its role as a major consolidator in the U.S. oil and natural gas royalty sector, which is estimated to be over $700 billion in size [15] - Kimbell Royalty Partners plans to maintain a conservative balance sheet with a target net debt to EBITDA ratio of approximately 1.5 times, while continuing to pursue M&A opportunities [26][51] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving its goals for 2025 despite current economic volatility and uncertainty impacting commodity prices [7][14] - The company highlighted that its diversified portfolio and low PDP decline rate position it well to outperform many competitors in the upstream space [27] Other Important Information - The company increased its borrowing base and elected commitments on its credit facility from $550 million to $625 million as of May 1, 2025 [5][12] - Kimbell Royalty Partners redeemed 50% of its Series A cumulative convertible preferred units on May 7, 2025, simplifying its capital structure and reducing its cost of capital [5][13] Q&A Session Summary Question: Interest in M&A activity - Management acknowledged ongoing interest in M&A opportunities, particularly in the natural gas sector, despite challenges in transacting due to high valuations [20][22] Question: Target debt levels and leverage management - The company aims to maintain leverage at approximately 1.5 times EBITDA while continuing to pay down debt and redeem preferred units periodically [26][51] Question: Trends in production volumes - Management reaffirmed guidance for 2025, indicating no current evidence of a slowdown in drilling activity, with strong lease bonus payments expected [44][68] Question: Tax structure and distribution runway - The company has a considerable tax shield, allowing for a significant portion of distributions to be classified as return of capital, with no near-term end to this advantage anticipated [45][46] Question: NGL and natural gas realizations - Management noted stronger than expected realizations for NGL and natural gas, attributing improvements across the entire portfolio [62] Question: Update on net DUCs - The company reported 4.67 net DUCs at the end of Q1, with no significant trends indicating a slowdown in activity [65][67]

Kimbell Royalty Partners (KRP) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 08, 2025 11:00 AM ET Speaker0 Greetings, and welcome to the Kimball Royalty Partners First Quarter Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen only mode. A question and answer session will follow the formal presentation. And as a reminder, this conference is being recorded. It is now my pleasure to introduce to you Rick Black with Investor Relations. Thank you, Rick. You may begin. Speaker1 Thank you, operator, and good mo ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a consolidated adjusted EBITDA growth of 26%, outpacing a 12% revenue growth in the first quarter of 2025, with a margin expansion of 190 basis points [6][21] - The net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio was maintained at 2.9 times, with expectations to reduce leverage to a target of 2 to 2.5 times over the next twelve months [7][19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - **Construction Products**: Revenues increased by 5%, driven by the Stabola acquisition, but organic revenues declined by 6% due to lower freight revenues and divestitures [11][12] - **Engineered Structures**: Revenues increased by 23%, largely due to higher wind tower volumes and the inorganic impact from the Amaron acquisition, with adjusted segment EBITDA increasing by 90% [15][16] - **Transportation Products**: Revenues were up 6%, with adjusted segment EBITDA increasing by 13%, driven by higher tank barge volumes [17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The aggregates business represented 69% of construction materials revenues, with average organic pricing up 7% year-over-year and total pricing up 10% due to the Stabola acquisition [10][12] - The company expects continued investment in U.S. infrastructure to benefit operations, with strong demand conditions in various end markets [8][9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on executing its strategic vision, with a commitment to reducing leverage and enhancing operational efficiency [5][7] - The integration of the Stabola acquisition is expected to contribute positively in the second quarter, with a strong outlook for construction products and engineered structures [20][23] - The company anticipates sustained demand growth in utility structures due to increased electrification and renewable energy needs [25][26] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in navigating the evolving macroeconomic environment, citing strong demand in most end markets and solid visibility from backlogs [8][9] - The company expects a strong 2025, reiterating full-year guidance with anticipated revenue of $2.9 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $570 million, reflecting a 17% and 30% increase, respectively [21][22] Other Important Information - The company reaffirmed its capital expenditure guidance of $145 to $165 million for the full year, with a focus on maintenance CapEx [20] - Free cash flow for the quarter was negative $30 million, but management expects improvement in the second half of the year [20] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you elaborate on the wind tower contribution to sales and profit dollars in the quarter? - Management highlighted strong demand and volume growth in utility structures, with the wind tower facility ramping up effectively, contributing positively to margins [36][38] Question: What are the expectations for the construction products business moving forward? - Management indicated no surprises in the Stabola operations, with good demand and orders expected to improve significantly in the second quarter [66][71] Question: How is the company managing pricing versus volume declines in aggregates? - The company is focusing on margin rather than volume, with local decision-making to balance cost absorption and pricing strategies [92][93] Question: What is the outlook for the housing market and its impact on the business? - Management expects stabilization and a potential recovery in the housing market in the second half of the year, although not a booming market [104][105]

SM Energy Company (SM) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 02, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Patrick Lytle - Senior VP - FinanceHerbert Vogel - President & CEOBeth McDonald - EVP & COOA. Wade Pursell - EVP & CFOOliver Huang - DirectorMichael Furrow - Vice PresidentMichael Scialla - Managing DirectorZach Parham - Executive DirectorGabe Daoud - Managing Director, Energy Equity Research Conference Call Participants Tim Rezvan - Managing Director & Equity Research AnalystNone - Analyst Operator Greetings, and wel ...